Boskke’s Upside-Down Sky Planters Save Water and Space

At first glance Patrick Morris’ Sky Planter is deceptively simple, consisting of a hanging potted houseplant turned upside down. But upon closer inspection we can see that Morris didn’t stop there. The Sky Planter actually uses a ground-breaking internal reservoir system that feeds water directly to the roots without leaks or evaporation, using up to 90% less water than ordinary pots. The system locks in the soil so there’s no mess, and our favorite part is that you only have to water your plant once or twice a month!

Hand thrown and glazed, the Sky Planter is available in either black or white, in several sizes and price ranges. While not exactly cheap, with prices ranging from $75 to $195 USD, the savings in water — not to mention dead plants — and space make the Sky Planter ideal for those who value their floorspace and/or don’t exactly have “green thumbs”.

As the trend towards urban living continues and living spaces continue to shrink, innovations like the Sky Planter will become more and more relevant. Kudos to the Morris brothers and Boskke for raising awareness about our limited resources and showing how we can all make small changes with big benefits.